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Novation

Novation is the substitution of a new party or obligation for an existing one with the agreement of the necessary parties and release of the replaced party or duty.

Official area

Contracts

Knowledge cluster

Contract changes and transfer

Learning sequence

Define, distinguish, apply, retrieve

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Exam purpose

Recognize the rule, then reject the nearest look-alike.

Georgia lens

Apply the state distinction only when the facts call for it.

Connected terms

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What does Novation mean in real estate?

Novation is the substitution of a new party or obligation for an existing one with the agreement of the necessary parties and release of the replaced party or duty.

How is Novation different from the closest exam answer?

Novation includes consent and release. Assignment transfers rights but does not automatically discharge the assignor's obligations.

What is the Georgia-specific rule?

The national contract rule applies in Georgia. Look for clear facts showing the obligee agreed to the substitution and released the original obligor.

Worked exam example

Scenario

A seller agrees that a replacement buyer will assume the purchase duties and expressly releases the original buyer from the contract.

Decision rule

Novation includes consent and release. Assignment transfers rights but does not automatically discharge the assignor's obligations.

What is the most common exam trap?

Trap correction

Performance by a substitute is not enough if the original party remains liable.

Memory cue: Performance by a substitute is not enough if the original party remains liable.

Original exam check

Apply the definition

Which statement correctly explains Novation?

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What is Novation?

Novation is the substitution of a new party or obligation for an existing one with the agreement of the necessary parties and release of the replaced party or duty.

What is Novation commonly confused with?

Novation includes consent and release. Assignment transfers rights but does not automatically discharge the assignor's obligations.

How does Georgia treat Novation?

The national contract rule applies in Georgia. Look for clear facts showing the obligee agreed to the substitution and released the original obligor.